Starting / Stopping The Engine - Stihl HT Manual De Instrucciones

emergency. To avoid damage, do not
throw the machine to the ground when
practicing.
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Starting / Stopping the
Engine
Starting the Engine
Always follow the starting procedure
described in the basic power tool
instruction manual.
Remove the chain scabbard. Check
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that the chain is not touching the
ground or any other obstacles.
Position the unit securely for
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starting: Put the powerhead on the
ground so that it rests on the engine
support. Rest the hook on the
cutting attachment on a raised
support, e.g. a mound or branch.
Make sure you have a safe and
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secure footing.
Hold the unit with your left hand on
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the fan housing and press it down
firmly – your thumb should be under
the fan housing.
NOTICE
Do not stand or kneel on the drive tube.
Alternative method of starting
Hang the cutting attachment on a
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branch so that it is held by the hook.
Make sure you have a safe and
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secure footing.
Hold the unit firmly with your left
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hand on the fan housing – your
thumb should be under the fan
housing.
WARNING
The saw chain may begin to run as soon
as the engine starts. For this reason, blip
the throttle after starting – the engine
returns to idling speed.
Now follow the starting procedure
described in the basic power tool
instruction manual.
Stopping the Engine
See basic power tool instruction
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manual.
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